Kemps Nine Daies Wonder: Performed in a Daunce from London to Norwich
Kemps Nine Daies Wonder: Performed in a Daunce from London to Norwich

Author: active 1600 William Kemp

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13:

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William Kemp's 'Kemps Nine Daies Wonder: Performed in a Daunce from London to Norwich' is a fascinating piece of literature that provides readers with a unique insight into the Elizabethan era. The book recounts Kemp's real-life journey from London to Norwich through the perspective of a dance that captivated audiences along the way. Written in a whimsical and entertaining style, the narrative offers a blend of travelogue, comedy, and cultural commentary that makes it a delightful read for history enthusiasts interested in the theatrical traditions of the time. The book also sheds light on the significance of dance as a form of entertainment and communication in the 17th century. William Kemp's witty and engaging writing style adds a layer of humor to the journey, making it an enjoyable and educational experience for readers of all backgrounds. Overall, 'Kemps Nine Daies Wonder' is a valuable historical document that showcases Kemp's talents as both a performer and a storyteller, making it a must-read for those interested in Elizabethan literature and cultural history.

Rush-Bearing
Rush-Bearing

Author: Alfred Burton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-07-06

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1291941800

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Many of our old customs are fading away into the dim mists of antiquity, and all but the name will soon be forgotten. This is much to be regretted, because they were attended with a great deal of pure enjoyment, and were looked forward to by the people for weeks before the event. One of these is the old custom of strewing rushes, and its attendant ceremony of the rush-bearing, with its quaint rush-cart and fantastic morris-dancers. Once common to the whole country, it now lingers only in a few isolated places, principally in the hill districts of Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Rush-bearing: an Account of the Old Custom of Strewing Rushes
Rush-bearing: an Account of the Old Custom of Strewing Rushes

Author: Alfred Burton

Publisher:

Published: 1891

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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"Rushbearing is an old English ecclesiastical festival in which rushes are collected and carried to be strewn on the floor of the parish church. The tradition dates back to the time when most buildings had earthen floors and rushes were used as a form of renewable floor covering for cleanliness and insulation. The festival was widespread in Britain from the Middle Ages and well established by the time of Shakespeare, [1] but had fallen into decline by the beginning of the 19th century, as church floors were flagged with stone. The custom was revived later in the 19th century and is kept alive today as an annual event in a number of towns and villages in the north of England."--Wikipedia